New research from the United States suggests that certain foods may be more addictive than alcohol or tobacco, especially among older women.

Schulman, Ph.D. Currently, there is no single universal definition of ultraprocessed foods. Some people define them as foods that contain ingredients you would not find in your kitchen cupboards, such ...

Eating ultra-processed foods (UPFs) could lead to an addiction disorder, a new study suggests, prompting calls for some products to be labelled as addictive. UPFs are now simply part of the flavour of ...

"It's time ultra-processed food addiction was held to the same scientific standard." Critics often argue that food, unlike drugs or tobacco, is necessary for survival. The authors, however, dismantle ...

A guide to shopping and eating for nourishment — not just pleasure Every March, National Nutrition Month invites us to pause and ask a question most of us avoid: Why do I eat what I eat? Not what ...

This week, I wrote about a new proposed definition for ultra-processed foods, which prompted excellent follow-up questions from readers. Many wanted to better understand why these products are ...

A new conceptual analysis argues that many ultra processed foods are designed to drive repeated consumption using strategies similar to those used by the tobacco industry. The authors describe how ...

You’re likely already across the health concerns relating to ultra-processed foods, but now researchers are suggesting the ...

Ultra-processed foods may interfere with the body’s natural satiety signals, making people feel less full and more likely to overeat, warns a dietitian.